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@alienbeach.bsky.social
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Retired Professor (Bayesian Probability / Biosciences), Jazz Musician

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Right Wing Watch @rightwingwatch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
If you think women should be able to vote, have jobs, live alone, or have unsupervised access to one another, that is because "you have normalcy bias for insane world": "You're living in an insane asylum and you think it's the normal world." www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwat...
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Bryan 🌐 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine personal opinions only @papootx.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
780,000 Records Vanished Texas bans online voter registration with one exception: the DPS portal. Renew or update a license online, check a box, and you're registered. For about a year, many registrations went nowhere. The system produced "incomplete" records. So they never reached the Counties.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
When Elon Musk's groups spent $20M+ on Wisconsin's 2025 Supreme Court race, his involvement backfired and his candidate lost by 10 points. Now his super PAC has quietly spent $14M+ on key midterm races, including the Texas Senate race. Would be a shame if people found out.
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Elon Musk is flying under the radar in the Texas Senate race. Republicans want to keep it that way.
One Republican involved in the Texas Senate contest called Musk’s in-your-face campaigning in Wisconsin last year “a mis
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 18/09/2026
The latest observations of monthly-averaged greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O)... Access the data at gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
Graphic shows three line graph time series of monthly carbon dioxide abundance in ppm (blue line), monthly methane abundance in ppb (red line), and monthly nitrous oxide in ppb (purple line). Graphs are all shown from January 1984 through May 2026/August 2026. Current levels of CO2 are 428 ppm. Current levels of methane are 1939 ppb. Current levels of nitrous oxide are 340 ppb. All graphs show long-term increasing trends along with some interannual variability and seasonality.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/09/2026
Okay everyone. Here’s the YouTube interview with @jimmykimmel.com and @jamestalarico.bsky.social You know what to do. Watch it. Share it. Donate. Bury them. youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk?...
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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SaveDemocracy123 @savedemocracy123.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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5/21/26: The $1.8B Trump-Blanche slush fund is EVEN MORE corrupt than we knew. Todd Blanche is offering to cut Republican senators in on the payout to win their support. PLEASE SHARE WIDELY AND CALL Y...
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ellynsong @alienbeach.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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Everyone Is Lying To You For Money
The Forge present Ben McKenzie's, Everyone Is Lying to You for Money where he explores cryptocurrency in his directorial debut, moving from curiosity to exposing harsh truths. His documentary both edu...
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Ian@collapseaphorisms @collapseaphorisms.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Oh look... #collapse cribb.substack.com/p/hothouse-e...
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Hothouse Earth: arriving sooner than you think…
Hothouse Earth, the state of the planet in which civilisation and possibly even humans can no longer survive, is arriving much faster than predicted, according to new satellite data.
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Brian Wiltgen @wiltgenlab.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Come work with the fantastic faculty at UC Davis! Great place to live and do science 🧪 recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07812
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Assistant Professor of Psychology - Biological Bases of Behavior
University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 21/08/2026
👋 Biomedical scientist here. There’s no such thing as “Turbo cancer.” Anti-vaxxers made up that phrase to fearmonger.
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Yonette Joseph @sugarcane99.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“The government doesn’t own our data. The government doesn’t own our communications, our relationships, as hard as they might try to. We have to defend our fundamental right to privacy; otherwise we can’t say that we really live in a democracy.” www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/u...
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U.S. Citizen Who Deleted Phone’s Data Says His Prosecution Puts Privacy at Risk (Gift Article)
Samuel Tunick, who faces a felony charge for deleting his phone’s data during an airport customs search, called the government’s peering into people’s private lives “creepy.”
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Karrie Jacobs @karrieurbanist.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Samuel Tunick, a US citizen targeted by CBP, could be any one of us. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/u...
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U.S. Citizen Who Deleted Phone’s Data Says His Prosecution Puts Privacy at Risk (Gift Article)
Samuel Tunick, who faces a felony charge for deleting his phone’s data during an airport customs search, called the government’s peering into people’s private lives “creepy.”
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Annette Yancey Allgood @ayallgood.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/u...
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U.S. Citizen Who Deleted Phone’s Data Says His Prosecution Puts Privacy at Risk (Gift Article)
Samuel Tunick, who faces a felony charge for deleting his phone’s data during an airport customs search, called the government’s peering into people’s private lives “creepy.”
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OMG.WTF 🇦🇺 🇲🇪 🇿🇲 @amsickofpollies.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
. Well. This is ominous Personally I’ve always (since 1975) believed that Israel would be the first to set off an atomic bomb They’ve had them trained on every Arab Capital for decades, and wouldn’t hesitate to use them if they were ever to lose their superiority over the region .
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Fascism is here, folks
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U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown
The government conducted expansive surveillance, infiltrated group chats and obtained financial records of organizations never accused of crimes.
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Mark Bauer @thepurplebauer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This is some major gestapo style shit www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
Federal agents launched a sweeping undercover surveillance operation earlier this year targeting progressive organizations, labor unions and other groups protesting the immigration crackdown then ragi...
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
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Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Video showing what appears to be "suspected" ICE agents allegedly STEPPING on a man's head has people outraged as this story unfolds. 08/13/26
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Aida 🇵🇷🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦🐾🌊🦋🗽💙🐸 @latina4jesusdshw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I’m truly horrified at this video! This girl is going to be traumatized for the rest of her life! 😡 #Pinks #USDemocracy
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Arbaz Kakkar5 @arbazkakkar5.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
How to admit election cheating, and not one word about it is in the media.
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ellynsong @alienbeach.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
@nytopinion.nytimes.com I see the analogy, but if I was making most of the money, and my husband was spending it all for his own gratification, or sadistically to hurt me, I’d find my way to the lawyers office in a heartbeat. Waiting just makes it more painful and expensive. It won’t get better.
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Opinion | Blue and Red America Have Become the Bitter Couple That Can’t Quite Face Divorce
It can’t go on like this forever.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 07/08/2026
"It’s really striking just how much President Trump is personally involved in this."
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Why is the White House hiding its minerals deals?
A new report finds that most of the administration's critical minerals agreements are secret, exploitative, or both.
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Met4Cast @met4cast.net · 03/08/2026
Earth is now warming faster than at any point in recorded geological history - around 10 times faster than the extreme warming event 56 million years ago and 20 times faster than at the end of the last ice age. We are almost certainly in a new extinction event.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Democracy Docket does not sell or share your emails or information. It does not platform Andrew Tate or Neo-Nazis. It doesn't send spam or sell you products. It platforms my exclusive analysis and provides pro-democracy news from a team of 30+. Signing up is easy: demdock.com/4w6emld
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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Elon Musk is reportedly planning to spend at least $100 million to help U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in Maine and Republicans in several other states with high-stakes Senate races this fall. His initial plans include targeting Senate races in Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Alaska and Iowa. Others may follow.
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Elon Musk planning to throw financial support behind Susan Collins’ U.S. Senate bid
Musk's America PAC reportedly intends to spend $100 million to $120 million to help Republicans in Senate races in Maine and several other states.
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
DOJ’s seven-figure payout to convicted abortion clinic blocker shows slush fund is very much alive. My thoughts in @opinion.bloomberg.com. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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Blanche’s Slush Fund By Any Other Name Is Still Corrupt
A sleight of hand occurred at the Department of Justice as drama was unfolding in the Senate over Todd Blanche’s confirmation for attorney general.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Here is a full list of every state that DOJ had sued and lost for access to their voter file: Arizona California Connecticut Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 28/07/2026
Missed payments. Slashed staffing. Broken security. A patient who froze to death on the roof of a hospital. Inside American Healthcare System, the for-profit healthcare company driving hospitals around the country to financial chaos.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 25/07/2026
NEWS: In Katie Phang's lawsuit, a federal judge has ordered Trump's DOJ to hand over unredacted Epstein records for his private review, signaling he won't simply accept the government's explanations for its sweeping redactions.
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Judge Demands to See What Trump's DOJ Is Hiding in Epstein Files
In Katie Phang's lawsuit, Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered the Trump Justice Department to hand over unredacted Epstein records, signaling he won't simply accept the government's explanations for its swee...
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Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 25/07/2026
y-Axis Alert! I extended the NOAA CFSv2 anomaly forecast graphic for the Nino 3 region of the pacific up to 6.0°C. This is not the Nino 3.4 region, which is used to measure the historical strength of this El Nino compared to previous events. www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/CFS...
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StuFalk @stufalk.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
SHAMEFUL: DHS surveilled peaceful protesters and then yanked their Global Entry www.latimes.com/california/s...
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DHS surveilled peaceful protesters and then yanked their Global Entry, federal lawsuit alleges
Plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit filed in California allege that the Department of Homeland Security revoked their Global Entry privileges in retaliation for exercising their constitutional rights.
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John Gramlich @johngramlich.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
89% – percentage of disaster aid requests Trump has approved for states with a Republican governor and two Republican senators 23% – percentage of disaster aid requests Trump has approved for states with a Democratic governor and two Democratic senators www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
Line chart showing presidential approval rates for disaster aid requests submitted by Democratic- and Republican-led states, covering the period from the Reagan administration to today. The chart is based on a Politico/E&E News analysis of records from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Luca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Alex Karp explains how Palentir IA could be used to disenfranchise democratic voters and especially women.
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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
"Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. -Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared " Anne Frank
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🖤💋SammieSam💋🖤 @sammiestsam.sheshed.rocks · 20/07/2026
ICE has STOLEN an Indigenous Tribal ELDER from NM, who was on her way to CHEMO. She stopped for gas, ICE then approached her, she showed all of her proper, legal documentation. They still stole her away. They're denying her of life saving CHEMO. When will it be enough. #ShedShed #ViVaHerAlliance
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Unearthed records just revealed that Ken Paxton owns 15 homes on a government salary. This includes luxury real estate in Hawaii, Utah, and Florida.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS Department of Justice lawsuit to force Virginia to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and its clients. DOJ is now 0-14 in these cases. www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...
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🚨United States of America v. Beals
Learn more.
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Blue Oleta @blue-oleta.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
BREAKING: Deadly bacteria found in major US city's water system traced to Mark Zuckerberg's $800 million, META, data center, per TechRadar
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CorrinaLeeB 🇨🇦 @corrina.sheshed.rocks · 10/07/2026
This should horrify all of us! Women in ICE detention underwent invasive medical procedures without informed consent. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan investigation called the findings “nightmarish & disgraceful” Everyone deserves dignity, bodily autonomy & human rights! #SheShed #ViVaHerAlliance
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
On America’s 250th birthday, we have much to celebrate but also much to fix. Hope you’ll read or listen to my book for ideas to repair our democracy. www.barbaramcquade.com
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BARBARA MCQUADE
“The Fix” by Barbara McQuade is a piercing, urgent, and deeply informed exposé on the escalating threat of far-right politics to American democracy and national security—and a clear roadmap for how to...
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Cait Conley @caitfornewyork.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Mike Lawler and I have lived very different lives. Voters in NY-17 are hungry for change in leadership that puts service and delivering results above selfless political maneuvering.
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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Every American should be outraged by what Trump has done to our nation's 250th birthday celebration. What should have been a once-in-a-generation moment to unite the country has been turned into another vehicle for division, propaganda, and political gain.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, through their sons, have financial ties to at least 14 companies that are actively working with the federal government on critical mining deals. Grifters’ gonna grift.
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Trump Cut a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal. His Sons Stand to Profit.
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 28/05/2026
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🩵💙🩵 Beth 🩵💙🩵 @bethtoja.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I always love sharing this, because it is nothing short of mind blowing. And it certainly underlines what that makes me feel good about a bunch of assholes Republicans are.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Thomas Massie: “Today is the six month anniversary of the Epstein Transparency Act. We’ve taken out two dozen CEOs, an ambassador, a prince, a prime minister, a minister of culture, that was just six months. I’ve got seven months left in Congress.” video courtesy @acyn.bsky.social
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This is only the beginning. He has no plans to leave office or allow free elections. Nor are his plans hidden—they're all unfolding in plain sight. The Insurrection never ended and the Christofascists won't stop until our democracy is gone. Choose who you'll be in this moment.
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
More than seven years before Trump became president he was named in a deposition by a an Epstein victim as someone who was well aware of what Epstein was up to. www.rawstory.com/trump-epstei...
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Trump named in newly found Epstein accusation that officials sat on for 17 years: report
Newly unearthed court records reveal that in 2009, a woman accused President Donald Trump of having “knowledge” of Jeffrey Epstein’s “sexual desire for minor girls,” veteran journalist Alisa Valdes-Ro...
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